| ZIP Code | 22560 |
|---|---|
| City | Tappahannock |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 153 ft |
| Latitude | 37.91585 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.961086 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.7% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,827 (44.5%) |
| Some College | 441 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 679 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 279 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 818 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,357 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $247,100 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $969/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,310 |
| Vacant Units | 674 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,310 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 674 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 22560 is located in Tappahannock, Virginia, within Essex County. With a population of 6,523, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.5 years. Economically, 22560 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,357 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 22560 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $247,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $969 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 22560 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.8%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 22560 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 22560 in Tappahannock, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,523 residents, a median household income of $65,357, and a median home value of $247,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.